Quins make eight changes ahead of Saints

January 23, 2025
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Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have made eight changes for the visit of Northampton Saints as Gallagher Premiership action returns to The Stoop (Friday 24 January, 19:45 – live on TNT Sports).

The league sparks back into life for one week as seventh take on eighth to kick off the weekend’s fixtures, before attentions turn to the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Both teams are without their Six Nations internationals as preparations ramp up for the upcoming Championship, which has led to opportunities across the squad under the Friday Night Lights.

Four changes in the backline see the evergreen Danny Care partner Jarrod Evans in the half-backs, while Will Joseph comes in the squad at outside centre. Meanwhile, Cassius Cleaves makes his return from injury to start on the wing.

In the pack, Wyn Jones and Simon Kerrod will pack down at loosehead and tighthead respectively, with Joe Launchbury returning to the engine room to partner skipper Stephan Lewies. Will Evans will also pack down at openside for the visit of the Saints.

Jordan Els, Dillon Lewis and Irne Herbst all return to the matchday squad following their selection as Impact Players, while Jamie Benson and Leigh Halfpenny are also included.